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Kaiju movies are able to combine with most other genres. So there is no surprise that some one came along and did a kiaju mocumentary. Big Man Japan is made as both comedy and drama. But does this combo work? Join us with Charlie Umana from Whoisitgoodfor to find out!

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We have covered most of the 50's American movies on this show. But one that escaped our grasp up until now is the slimy classic 1958 Blob. A pretty famous monster and movie, but is the fame well earned? Join us with guests Jason Prevatte and Jesse Candelori to find out!

Short films are usually an easier sell for someone who isn't into a genre. It's a bite sized morsel that gives a taste to the viewer. So it's fun to cover ones like Negadon Monster from Mars. Made by a Showa era kaiju lover, and the first all cgi kaiju movie. Does it hold up? Join us with Phill Dishon to find out!

Modern Hollywood tends to not spend money on what they would call risky ventures. They like to keep it safe, at least with genre film. The relative safety of existing IP's means we mostly only see continued franchises, reboots, or attempts at cinematic universes. However, once in a while, some one greenlights something different. But is it worth it? Join us and guest Chris Champlin as we talk about Underwater from 2020

Godzilla has taken many forms over the decades. Hero, villain, avatar of human hubris, and anti-hero. But one that can get overlooked, is cell shaded. Hana Barbera studios gave us classics like Scooby Doo and Huckleberry Hound, but in the late 1970's they also gave us the first American Godzilla. Join us and guest Jason Prevatte as we take a look at 5 episodes from this old cartoon and see if it is a semi hidden gem.

It is nice to find kaiju films that are made outside of the 3 main countries of Japan, America, and S Korea. There aren't tons of them, but many countries have added at least 1 to the genre. So this time, we are taking a trip to the Emerald Isles with Jesse Candelori and Janine Dahling to talk about the 2012 movie Grabbers!

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Our episode covering the original Daimajin movie was lost in a hard drive crash... but we are back to talk about the 3rd movie of the titan oni. Phillip Dishon joins us once again as we cover this caravan of kennys and their journey up the cursed moutain

As TV became super popular in Japan by the mid 60's, the beginnings of the Henkei shows began to form starting with Ultraman in 1966. But there were many studios that wanted in on the overnight popularity. And so, join us with Phil Dishon and Joe Vitale as we talk about Toei's contribution with Giant Robo, aka Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot

By 1970, Tokusatsu in movies was being overtaken by its TV counterpart. So budgets were slashed, and many who pioneered the genre moved on. Space Amoeba was one of the final works of the classic Toho creators. But does it make it a classic? Join us with Kevin Shanks and Phil Dishon to find out!

Fantasy swords and sandals used to be a classic genre adventure film back in the day. And it is because of movies like this. We have covered several of its kin before, but now we get to talk about this one. How does it stack up to previously reviewed movies? Join us and find out!

We have seen a number of non kaiju scifi movies on this show. Some more remarkable than others. Battle in Outer Space was supposed to be a sequel to The Mysterians, but this was changed early on in the script. Does this make it better, or worse? Join us to find out!

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Once again, we are here with a movie that can barely be called a movie. The reused Ultraman footage that is War of the God Monsters from 1985. Focusing around a bizarre home situation with a father, daughter, and journalist disguised as a house keeper. Also there are kaiju that have basically nothing to do with anything.

In 1972, Tsubaraya Productions celebrated their 10 year anniversary. Their success with Ultraman, as well as other projects, meant they made a stand alone movie to celebrate. Daigoro vs Goliath. Join us and see what it's about! Sorry I'm REALLY tired while typing this out

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The final movie of the "trilogy"... I can't even lie... this is absolute GARBAGE!! Welcome to our shortest episode covering what is probably the worst movie we will have on this show... God Raiga vs King Ohga. Oh and we are again joined by my friend Dante

In the last 15 years, independent kaiju movies have become a growing piece of the genre. With Toho and Daiei taking breaks from their beloved kaiju, fans of the genre are able to come up and make their own. But that doesn't mean they are all good. So join us with Dante Silguero to see if 2005's Raiga God of Monsters works!

The first in what will be a mini ongoing series of episodes talking about the adaptations of the Sinking of Japan book by Sakyo Komatsu. First up is the original 1973 film adaptation. And joining us on this, and the subsequent ones, is Nana Pratt from Blerds R Us podcast.